Senior Procurement Specialist

Leads the plan to coordinate and establish operational inventory levels, by plant, by region, consistent with divisional objectives in customer service and working capital management. Optimizes product availability in a multi-location, global distribution environment. Applies broad based supply chain knowledge, manufacturing operations and production control techniques in the preparation of production plans consistent with marketing forecasts and plant capabilities to achieve target goals.  University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  3 Years suggested minimum experience.,Bachelors Degree,3 Years,Evaluated in context of the standard size.  Sets operational objectives and delivers results that have a direct impact on the achievement of results within the job area.,Often uses influence to convince primarily others internally where strong interest exists to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.,Regularly Correct or resolve issues or problems in existing systems and processes.  Makes minor changes.  Less often Adapts or enhances quality or value in existing methods; make better as part of day-to-day activities.,Problems may be only vaguely defined and require understanding and consideration of other job areas.,Often uses broad theory and principles within a discipline or advanced technical/operational practices.  Occasionally uses advanced knowledge and skills within a specific discipline integrating theory and principles with organizational practices.,Individual contributor, no direct responsibility for leading others.,Application of knowledge is narrow (domestic) and limited to locations within a country or neighboring countries with similar culture.